Parkinson's Care in Susanville, CA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Susanville, CA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Lassen County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Lassen County)

1,921

residents 65 or older (14% of Susanville)

1

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Susanville ZIP codes in their service area

495 Susanville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Lassen County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

147 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Susanville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Susanville compared with Lassen County and California

Census figure	Susanville	Lassen County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	9.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.7%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	23%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,269	$48,992	—

Older residents in towns around Susanville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Quincy, CA	39 mi	416	42%
Cold Springs, NV	62 mi	1,416	22%
Burney, CA	63 mi	915	29%
Lemmon Valley, NV	67 mi	1,179	17%
Magalia, CA	67 mi	1,694	23%
Paradise, CA	70 mi	3,026	10%

Home health agencies serving Susanville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Quincy Home Medical Services	Quincy, CA	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(530) 394-7998

Nursing homes near Susanville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lassen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Susanville, CA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	96	(530) 257-5341

Straight-line miles from the center of Susanville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Susanville

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Susanville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Susanville?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Susanville, CA